June 2020 - Page 2 of 2 - Life Science Review

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Preschoolers undertaking the All 4 Kids dance programme appear to have a greater improvement in movement skills, eg balance, hopping and crossing the midline, than those who develop naturally

In April 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether a dance instruction (All 4 Kids programme) had a greater impact than natural development … Read more

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Tai Chi may be an effective exercise option for individuals who have suffered a heart attack

In March 2020 researchers from China and the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of tai chi in individuals who had suffered a … Read more

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Environmental factors such as mother’s currently smoking, a lack of someone to consult about child rearing, and long television-watching time appear to increase the risk for some problematic behaviours seen in difficult children

In April 2020 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to identify factors that influence children’s problematic behavior, which could be helpful in supporting parents’ child rearing. Difficult … Read more

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Greater screen exposure and less caregiver-child play in the first year of life appears to be associated with autism spectrum disorder-like symptoms in toddlers at 2-years of age but not with risk of autism spectrum disorder

In April 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between learning through first-hand experience, including social activities and screen viewing in the … Read more

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Whilst both Pilates and a muscular exercise improve body composition, Pilates appears to be better at improving the general functional condition of older women, whilst muscular exercise appears better for improving balance

In December 2018 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the the effect of two different training programs on functional autonomy (the ability to perform independently … Read more

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Adolescents at risk of mental health issues are more likely to have a low fruit and vegetable intake

In February 2019 researchers from the UK and China published the results of their study to assess the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and mental health in adolescents. A … Read more